Program deactivation a “wrenching” decision, Dahl says

On Nov. 18, President Christopher Dahl announced the deactivation of the communicative disorders and sciences, computer science and studio art programs at Geneseo.

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Album Review: Posthumous release showcases the best of classic metal

Not counting the numerous bootleg live recordings roaming among collectors, traders and superfans, fans of Ronnie James Dio have had numerous live albums to enjoy for years, but none from the man’s prime as a performer.

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SUNY presents proposal for capital budget

On Tuesday Nov. 9, SUNY officials presented a proposal requesting an additional $1.4 billion from the New York State Division of the Budget at an open public meeting.

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Rally to Restore Sanity promotes civil discourse

On Oct. 30, an estimated 215,000 Americans frustrated with the current climate of U.S. politics convened at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to attend Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear.

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Phase IV of "The Power of SUNY" begins

On Wednesday Oct. 20, nearly 300 students and faculty from across the SUNY system convened in Albany to begin the implementation of Phase IV of Chancellor Nancy Zimpher's strategic plan, "The Power of SUNY."

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Album Review: Nevermore's latest reaches new fans

Given the long wait and the superb strength of the last release, there has been much anticipation from fans for 2010's The Obsidian Conspiracy. Unfortunately, Nevermore's latest album may well be the weakest of its career even though it is unquestionably the most accessible album the group has penned.

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Goldberg: Objectivity is the soul of legitimate discourse

There is significant difference between the statements "I like x better" and "x is better," and both statements are meaningful.

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No UAA spring break trip this year

The Undergraduate Alumni Association's spring break trip, which in years past has served as a means of fundraising for the student organization, will not run this year.

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University at Albany eliminates languages, theater

In a town hall meeting on Oct. 1, George Phillip, president of University at Albany, said that the university will discontinue admission to several programs, though students already majoring in those departments will be able to complete their degrees.

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Goldberg: The right to opinions comes with responsibility

Everyone has a right to his or her own opinion is one of the most frequently misused and abused phrases in the English language.All right, so technically the Thought Police don't actually exist and you can't be sent to Room 101 for having an opinion contrary to those in power. I get it. But there's more at stake here.

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SUNY Chancellor slated to receive questions from State Senate

SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher will appear at a state senate hearing on Friday to receive questions concerning recent SUNY executive pay raises, said Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky.

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Construction on Northside making progress with parking circle, quadrangle renovation

Facilities Planning & Construction has nearly finished its latest project: restructuring vehicular traffic patterns near University Drive and Seneca Hall and improving the courtyard of the Seneca-Ontario quadrangle.

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Rugby teams secure home field in Pittsford after alternatives fall through

On Wednesday, Student Association unanimously approved a budget increase of $400 to be used for the men's and women's rugby teams to rent a field in Pittsford after the New York State Rugby Conference deemed Onondaga Field unfit for competition last October.

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Beat from the Editor's Seat: The most difficult assignment

Last week I had to write the most difficult article of my career here at The Lamron. I had to cover the premature death of a student, 21-year-old Jodi Shaw.

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Geneseo remembers Jodi Shaw, 21

Jodi Shaw, a psychology major in the class of 2011, died August 21. In her time on campus she was active as a lobby host, Geneseo Hillel member, Geneseo First Response volunteer and Orchesis dancer and choreographer.

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Sexual assault teach-in planned for next year

In response to a report released earlier this year by the Center for Public Integrity, in addition to other concerns among members of the Geneseo community, a committee is planning a teach-in on sexual assault for next year.

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'Gay? Fine by me ... ' panel lightens hearts, opens minds

On April 22, Wadsworth Auditorium hosted a panel of speakers discussing issues facing the Lesbian Bisexual Gay Transgender Queer Questioning Intersex community in a presentation and discussion entitled "Gay? Fine by me …"

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Goldberg: Teacher certification wants for reform

The New York State Board of Regents is set to vote this week on whether to greatly expand the role of alternative education organizations, such as Teach for America, by allowing them to create their own master's degree programs. This could be a refreshing step in the right direction for American undergraduate education (a rarity!) - if it is done right (another rarity).

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Goldberg: School officials must own their responsibilities

This past January, Phoebe Prince, a freshman at South Hadley High School in Massachusetts, committed suicide after enduring months of bullying from her peers.

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Marketing professor Ian Alam wins national teaching award

Ian Alam, associate professor of marketing, was honored on March 25 with the Hormel Meritorious Teaching Award for excellence in marketing instruction.

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